2012 will be a great year for the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association
When you think of cruise ship destinations, Atlantic Canada might not immediately come to mind, but a growing number of Americans and Europeans are eyeing Atlantic Canada as a choice destination for a summer or fall cruise getaway. “We expect 2012 to be a great year,” said Betty MacMillan, chairwoman of the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association. “We’re expecting more than …
Read MoreHalifax house sales up 34% after Irving deal
The real-estate market in the Halifax area heated up after the announcement of a major ship-building contract, new figures show. The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors statistics show sales increased 34 per cent by November 2011, compared to a year earlier. Wayne MacIntosh, the president of the association, said he thinks it was a reaction to the $25 billion ship-building …
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